Storm news: Flau’jae Johnson credits Jackie Young in response to hot 2nd half vs. Aces
The Seattle Storm dropped their first game back from the FIBA World Cup break, 114-77, but rookie star Flau’jae Johnson made things a little bit interesting in the second half as she caught fire and gave the home crowd something to cheer about. Following the Storm’s loss, Flau’jae Johnson actually credited Aces All-Star Jackie Young for being the […] The post Storm news: Flau’jae Johnson credits…
The Seattle Storm suffered a 114-77 defeat against the Aces following their return from the FIBA World Cup break, yet rookie sensation Flau’jae Johnson showcased a remarkable turnaround in the second half. Johnson acknowledged her inspiration from Aces All-Star Jackie Young, crediting her for the sudden burst of scoring. Johnson jokingly claimed that adopting the "hostage dribble" technique inspired by Young helped her dominate the third quarter.
Johnson finished the game with a team-leading 25 points, showcasing her shooting prowess with a 9-of-21 accuracy and 3-of-11 from beyond the arc. She also contributed two rebounds and one assist over 32 minutes. Despite her impressive performance, Johnson's contributions couldn't save the Storm from elimination from playoff contention as they concluded their regular season with three games left.
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